Bilbury Rings Hillfort, Wiltshire

Small hillfort levelled by ploughing. From the excavation of 1959-64:- a pedestal base and bead rim sherds from the lower silt of the ditch and pre-camp Iron Age ‘A’ occupation material.

Associated with an extensive prehistoric field system.

The extensive prehistoric field system just outside Bilbury Rings. Image © 2013 Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky. Filtered to enhance detail.

The extensive prehistoric field system just outside Bilbury Rings. Image © 2013 Infoterra Ltd & Bluesky. Filtered to enhance detail.

A collection of brooches and a ring found in 1863 plus an iron arrowhead are in Salisbury Museum. A watching brief during 2003 produced no information or features.

Location

OS map reference: SU 010 362. Nearest town/village: Wylye.

Information © Wiltshire County Council.

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